Time to say good-bye to my 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic vert
11-21-2011, 09:01 AM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Time to say good-bye to my 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic vert
Well,,, Very sad time in my life as having to say good-bye to the 2005 DSOM vert on 11/19/2011. I had owned the car for 4 years, 5 months, 26 days (1640 days). For the most part this car was trouble free (battery, clutch MC, top micro switch).
This car brought me many more pleasure than troubles. I met SO MANY new friends and some really close buddies. I enjoyed making the car my own with custom mods.
I am not sure if it's in my life cards to ever get another one but I surely enjoyed owning this car (3rd vette) and have many memories. I have no doubt that I will miss this car (I know it's just a car).. NOT!!
I decided to take some "last pictures" of the car before the new owner came to inspect/purchase the car this past Saturday. Please enjoy the pcitures..
I hope to check in on the forum every once in a while.... Take care and Peace out!!!
This car brought me many more pleasure than troubles. I met SO MANY new friends and some really close buddies. I enjoyed making the car my own with custom mods.
I am not sure if it's in my life cards to ever get another one but I surely enjoyed owning this car (3rd vette) and have many memories. I have no doubt that I will miss this car (I know it's just a car).. NOT!!
I decided to take some "last pictures" of the car before the new owner came to inspect/purchase the car this past Saturday. Please enjoy the pcitures..
I hope to check in on the forum every once in a while.... Take care and Peace out!!!
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11-21-2011, 09:06 AM
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"In honor of jpee"
Nice pics, nice thoughts and words, keep us in mind as you travel down the road....and do stop back at CF. Best of luck. 
11-21-2011, 09:15 AM
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11-21-2011, 09:20 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-‘18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
That's a great looking ride. Well done.
You took terrific care of it. The new owner is one lucky sob!
You took terrific care of it. The new owner is one lucky sob!
11-21-2011, 09:22 AM
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Sorry to see you have to let it go. DSOM is one of my favorite colors for a C6. Best of luck getting back in a Vette asap.
11-21-2011, 09:24 AM
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Hey Tim.....you know I'm kinda partial to orange.
You can always be a co-pilot for Gary or Steve, and come down and see us.
Here's hoping you can get another one soon.
Oh yeah....get a hair cut.
Larry
You can always be a co-pilot for Gary or Steve, and come down and see us.
Here's hoping you can get another one soon.
Oh yeah....get a hair cut.
Larry
11-21-2011, 09:38 AM
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That's a gorgeous and obviously well taken care of car. It sounds like a sad parting indeed. For all the joy and happiness the Corvette brought I hope there's another one in your future. Never say never...keep a good thought! Stay in-touch with the forum and I wish you all the best! 
11-21-2011, 09:38 AM
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Tim:
We are all sad to see your beautiful Corvette go. You've made lots of friends and owning a Corvette is not a requirement for friendship.
I went 30 years between my Corvettes, 1974 - 2004. It will never get out of your blood.
Phil
We are all sad to see your beautiful Corvette go. You've made lots of friends and owning a Corvette is not a requirement for friendship.
I went 30 years between my Corvettes, 1974 - 2004. It will never get out of your blood.
Phil
11-21-2011, 09:46 AM
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It sure is one beautiful looking Vette with all the right touches. Too bad you have to let it go, but such is life.
11-21-2011, 11:20 AM
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17
It was nice meeting you at this years Pontiac Club show in Maumelle, even if I didn't get the word on the resturant trip after the show.
The other CACC Larry
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The other CACC Larry
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11-21-2011, 11:35 AM
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That's a beautiful car and the new owner will surely enjoy it.
I hope you told the new owner to check in on the forum!!
I had an '05 DSOM coupe, but my bro-in-law now owns it, so I get to visit it and drive it.
And I replaced it with a DSOM Z06, so I still have that great color to drive!!!
It looked like the wife wasn't too happy to see it going, so maybe you'll get another Vette before too long.
Bob
I hope you told the new owner to check in on the forum!!
I had an '05 DSOM coupe, but my bro-in-law now owns it, so I get to visit it and drive it.
And I replaced it with a DSOM Z06, so I still have that great color to drive!!!
It looked like the wife wasn't too happy to see it going, so maybe you'll get another Vette before too long.
Bob
11-21-2011, 11:38 AM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11
He is enjoying it... I agree about DSOM!!
11-21-2011, 11:45 AM
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That's a gorgeous and obviously well taken care of car. It sounds like a sad parting indeed. For all the joy and happiness the Corvette brought I hope there's another one in your future. Never say never...keep a good thought! Stay in-touch with the forum and I wish you all the best!
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11-21-2011, 11:49 AM
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Very true about the "co-pilot" with Gary or Steve.... I am sure I will see you guys again...
Watch it missy about the "hair cut" comment... lol
11-21-2011, 11:53 AM
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Sorry to hear you had to part with it.... hopefully there will be a C7 in your future.. nice looking ride, that hood liner 
.. it was 1 of the pieces that Steve Ray did that I truly admired Tonya
.. it was 1 of the pieces that Steve Ray did that I truly admired Tonya
11-21-2011, 12:01 PM
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Too funny.. Heck, I didnt even know about the lunch date after the show until gary and Steve informed me.. 
It was nice meeting you at the Maumelle show.... tell the CACC gang I sad hello...
That's a beautiful car and the new owner will surely enjoy it.
I hope you told the new owner to check in on the forum!!
I had an '05 DSOM coupe, but my bro-in-law now owns it, so I get to visit it and drive it.
And I replaced it with a DSOM Z06, so I still have that great color to drive!!!
It looked like the wife wasn't too happy to see it going, so maybe you'll get another Vette before too long.
Bob
I hope you told the new owner to check in on the forum!!
I had an '05 DSOM coupe, but my bro-in-law now owns it, so I get to visit it and drive it.
And I replaced it with a DSOM Z06, so I still have that great color to drive!!!
It looked like the wife wasn't too happy to see it going, so maybe you'll get another Vette before too long.
Bob
11-21-2011, 12:05 PM
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You gotta do what you gotta do - but you don't gotta be a stranger here, Tim
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11-21-2011, 12:12 PM
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Tim, sucks that you have to part with your car, I know how much you love that thing. I agree with the above, doesn't mean you can't stay on the forum and offer opinions and post more pics of car shows you might attend. Wouldn't be the same without you on here man. I hope everything works out ok. You have my email, stay in touch buddy.